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exogamous
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Adjective exogamous has 2 senses
- exogamous(a = adj.all) exogamic - characterized by or fit for fertilization by a flower that is not closely related; Array Antonyms: autogamous, endogamous
- exogamous(a = adj.all) exogamic - pertaining to or characterized by the custom of marrying only outside the limits of a clan or tribe; Array Antonym: endogamous
Derived form noun exogamy1
CIDE DICTIONARY
exogamous, a. [Exo- + Gr. marriage.].
Relating to exogamy; marrying outside of the limits of one's own tribe; -- opposed to endogenous . [1913 Webster]
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